Molletes (Mexico City Bean and Cheese Toasted Rolls)
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Ingredients
- 4 soft white bread rolls
- 400 g black beans
- 150 g mature cheddar, grated
- 300 g tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 fresh green chillies
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 429 kcal
- Protein
- 21.9 g
- Carbohydrate
- 46.1 g
- of which sugars
- 5.7 g
- Fat
- 15.5 g
- of which saturates
- 8.7 g
- Fibre
- 8.2 g
- Salt
- 1.86 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Mash the black beans with a splash of water and warm through in a small pan.
- 2
Split the soft white bread rolls and spread each half with the mashed beans.
- 3
Top with the mature cheddar and grill for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- 4
Finely chop the tomatoes, red onion and fresh green chillies for a quick salsa.
- 5
Spoon the salsa over the molletes to serve.

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